8:15 Am in the 10:30 Am In

February 23, 2020 Transfiguration

8:15 AM in the Holmes Chapel

10:30 AM in the Sanctuary

The Reverend Dr. Thomas H. Yorty Pastor

Worship in the Sanctuary • 10:30 AM

Welcome to this Place of Christian Worship Do not wait for someone else to begin worship. Pray silently for yourself, for those about you, for the poor and the oppressed, for those present, for those who will shortly lead our common worship. Latecomers may enter the Sanctuary during the singing of the first hymn or during the Response to the Assurance. Deacons are available for assistance. Please turn off all cell phones.

Opening Voluntary Andante in F minor: A Psalm of Hope Michael Helman‡ (b. 1956) In loving memory of Brad Smith, longtime Handbell Choir friend and supporter.

It is the tradition of this congregation to remain silent during the Opening Voluntary as we collectively prepare for worship.

Welcome and Announcements Dr. Yorty

Order of Worship Chiming of the Trinity The sounding of the chimes, invoking Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit, is an invitation to prepare for worship through a time of silent reflection. Please be respectful of those who are praying.

Introit Worcester Introit Ben Parry (b. 1956)

Now let us sing with one accord; All celebrate our heavenly Lord. Ring bells, let pipe and organ play, Declare the good news this joyful day. Oh, let sweet music now amaze, New songs we sing, let voices raise evermore, To give Him praise

Call to Worship The people stand and remain standing for the hymn that follows. Hymn may be found on page 11.

Hymn in Procession Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory Hymn to Joy

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession Glorious God, You are all wisdom And a lamp to our feet, Yet we fail to listen to you And neglect to follow your guidance. Forgive us, heal us, And lead us on, That we may walk in your ways And be happy in your refuge; In Jesus our Christ we pray. Amen. Time for silent prayer.

-2- Kyrie The people sing. Thomas Pavlechko (b. 1961)

Assurance of Pardon Response The people stand to sing.

Passing the Peace of Christ The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Please share the peace of Christ with your neighbors.

Time with Children Tallis’ Canon

At this time, parents may decide to have their children 3 years and older leave with their teachers. When the children leave, please make sure they take their belongings with them.

Prayer for Illumination

Psalm Psalm 2:6-13 Peter Hallock (1924-2014)

6”I myself have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.” 7Let me announce the decree of the Lord: he said to me, “You are my Son; this day have I begotten you. 8Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance and the ends of the earth for your possession. 9You shall crush them with an iron rod and shatter them like a piece of pottery.” 10And now, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11Submit to the Lord with fear, and with trembling bow before him; 12Lest he be angry and you perish; for his wrath is quickly kindled. 13Happy are they all who take refuge in him!

-3- Gospel Acclamation The people stand.

Gospel Lesson The people stand. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Matthew 17:1-9 1Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Get up and do not be afraid.’ 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, ‘Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Gospel Acclamation

Sermon Magnificat Faith: Holy Laughter

Hymn, No. 74

The people stand to sing.

Jesus on the Mountain Peak Mowsley

Invitation to the Offering

Offertory Anthem

Transfiguration Craig Phillips (b. 1961) Text: Mechtild of Magdeburg (1207-1294)

O burning mountain, O chosen sun, O perfect moon, O fathomless well, O unattainable height, O unattainable light, O clearness beyond all measure, O wisdom without end, O mercy without all limit, O strength beyond resistance, O crown of all majesty, All creation humbly sings your praise: Bright stars, high mountains, depths of the seas, rushing waters, All these break into song at heaven’s proclamation: This is my Son, my beloved, my chosen One. Alleluia!

-4- Presentation of the Gifts Lasst uns Erfreuen The people stand as the Deacons come forward and remain standing for the Prayer of Dedication.

Prayer of Dedication

God of mountaintops and valleys, Be our vision of you clouded or brilliantly clear, We faithfully add our gifts To those being given all around us. Bless these offerings That they may be transfigured Into your presence in the world. Amen.

Prayers of the People Concluding with the Lord’s Prayer Rev. Hennessy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom and the power And the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Sending Hymn, No. 462 The people stand to sing. Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Ratisbon

Benediction Response Walk in the Light André Thomas (b. 1939)

Walk in the light, beautiful light, come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Shine all around us by day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the world. Lord, our Lord, Thy glorious name; all thy wondrous works proclaim. In the heavens with radiant signs evermore thy glory shines.

Immediately following worship, please join us for Meet & Mingle in the Holmes Room.

-5- Worship Leaders The Reverend Dr. Thomas H. Yorty, Pastor The Reverend Katelyn Nutter Dowling, Associate Pastor for Christian Education The Reverend Beth Hennessy, Pastoral Care Associate Marcia Buhl, Liturgist Garrett F. Martin, Organist and Director of Music Ministries The Westminster Choir

Deacons Serving Today Ellen Bean, Betsy Biggar, Janet Christie, Kate Dierenfield, Mark Hall, Evan Izatt, Donald Etulo, Roberta Nickelsen, Joan Rice Chancel Flowers

The flowers at the Lord’s Table are in loving memory of the Cooley, Comstock, Buck, and Westcott families, given by Fred and Val Cooley.

The flowers at the Pulpit are in honor of Reverend Yorty’s twenty-second anniversary as Westminster’s Pastor, given by the church staff.

Notes on Today’s Music ‡Michael Helman is currently Director of Music/Organist at Faith Presbyterian Church in Cape Coral, Florida, where he directs the Faith choir, a graded handbell program from children through adults, and coordinates the church’s Concert Series. Prior to moving to Florida in 2006, Michael was Director of Music/Organist for fifteen years at St. Paul’s United Methodist in Wilmington, Delaware. He did his undergraduate work in organ performance at Lebanon Valley College and did graduate work in Music History and Literature at West Chester University. He is an active composer of handbell, organ, and choral music with numerous pieces pieces in print. Michael has also won nine composition contests including the 1997, 1998, and 2000 AGEHR National Composition Contests. He is in demand as a handbell festival director and clinician all over the country. He is a past Dean of the Delaware Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, has served on the Board of Area III of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, and is current SW Florida District Chair. Michael has begun two community handbell ensembles: the Wilmington Handbell Ensemble in 2000 and in 2009 the Southwest Florida Handbell Ensemble. Music reprinted with permission: OneLicense.net license #A-72296

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, February 23 6:00 PM Zen Dharma Saturday, February 29 8:00 AM Infant/Toddler Care 6:00 PM Case Library Meeting 8:00 AM Climate Conference 8:15 AM Worship with Communion Wednesday, February 26 Sunday, March 1 9:00 AM Case Library Ash Wednesday 8:00 AM Infant/Toddler Care Conversations 7:15 AM AA Meeting 8:15 AM Worship with Communion 9:00 AM Heavenly Grounds 8:00 AM WEDI Board Meeting 9:00 AM Case Library 9:15 AM Spiritual Life 9:00 AM Worship Planning Conversations 9:15 AM Bible Study 12:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service 9:00 AM Climate Church Workshop 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 1:30 PM Staff Meeting 9:00 AM Heavenly Grounds 10:30 AM Worship 4:30 PM ENERGY/FLY Program 10:00 AM First Sunday/Youth Service/ 10:40 AMSunday School 5:30 PM Pathways To Peace Sunday School 11:30 AM Meet & Mingle 6:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service 10:30 AM Worship 11:30 AM Youth Committee Meeting 6:00 PM Session Meeting 10:40 AM Sunday School 11:45 AM Racial Justice Committee 8:00 PM AA Meeting 11:30 AM Meet & Mingle 12:00 PM Confirmation Lunch Thursday, February 27 11:45 AM Transition Team Meeting 7:30 PM A Musical Feast 7:15 AM Wake Up Group 12:00 PM Confirmation Lunch Monday, February 24 4:30 PM ENERGY/FLY Program 2:00 PM BOU Rehearsal 1:00 PM WOW Bible Study 6:00 PM Handbells 4:00 PM Compline 4:30 PM Membership Meeting 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 4:30 PM ENERGY/FLY Program Friday, February 28 7:00 PM WOW Book Discussion 11:00 AM Carol Potter Memorial Service Tuesday, February 25 12:00 PM Carol Potter Reception 7:15 AM Wake Up Group 12:00 PM Noontime Al-Anon 9:00 AM Management Meeting 12:30 PM WEDI Meeting 2:00 PM Knitting Group 4:30 PM ENERGY/FLY Program 4:30 PM ENERGY/FLY Program

-6- WESTMINSTER PRESENTS • MUSIC AND THE ARTS

Salvatore Andolina and Friends • Tonight • 7:30 PM Salvatore Andolina, clarinet • Claudia Hoca, piano • Tiffany DuMouchelle, soprano In the greater world of music, crossover artists will always be a rare item. But the challenge to swing freely between classical repertoire and the realm of jazz has been met straight away by the saxophone and clarinet virtuosity of Sal Andolina. As a touring artist, Sal has appeared at major venues across the United States, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York, and in Los Angeles on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. His international performances include a recent recital tour of Japan. In addition to appearing as a soloist with JoAnn Falletta and the BPO, Sal has appeared with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall with Marvin Hamlisch, performed the Artie Shaw Concerto with Peter Nero of the Philadelphia Pops, and has been a soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic, the Grand Rapids Symphony, Niagara Symphony, Fresno Philharmonic, and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, among others.

Celtic Music and Art • March 18 • Noon Beth Hennessy, Speaker • Bill Hennessy, Irish Penny Whistle In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Hennessys will share music, prayers, and stories from their time traveling and studying in Ireland.

Mozart’s Solemn Vespers • March 27 • 7:30 PM • The Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Artist-in-residence Sonja Inglefield, Harp; Barry Crawford, Flute; The Choirs of Westminster Presbyterian Church; Glen Cortese, Conductor For their annual masterworks presentation, the Westminster Choirs are joined by artist-in-residence, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.

GIVING 2020 PRESERVE THE PINNACLE

Pledges* received Number of Total Dollars as of 02/23/2020 Pledges Received Pledges Received to Goal

GIVING 2020 186 $500,652 $99,348 PRESERVE THE PINNACLE 152 $3,128,203 $971,797

The “Now & Ever - Giving 2020 • Preserve the Pinnacle Capital Campaign” is well underway! Thank you to all who have pledged. If you have yet to pledge, we ask that you please return your signed Giving 2020 pledge card and your Preserve the Pinnacle pledge card at your earliest convenience. There is a basket on the table in the Holmes Room where you can place your completed pledge cards or pick up a pledge packet. For your convenience, you may make a pledge, and a pledge payment to Giving 2020, as well as a gift to Preserve the Pinnacle on our secure site at www.wpcbuffalo.org/giving. Our goal for Giving 2020 is $600,000 and for Preserve the Pinnacle is $4.1 million. As you prayerfully think about your pledge, please consider increasing your pledge for Giving 2020 by either increasing your weekly offering by a few dollars, or making an overall 5% increase to ensure that we successfully accomplish our goal. Please know that whatever you contribute to the “Now & Ever - Giving 2020 • Preserve the Pinnacle Capital Campaign” will be greatly appreciated. *Individual pledges and gifts from foundations.

-7- NEWS AND NOTES WELCOME TO WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

To learn more about our programming or mission, please NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY OFFERING fill out a Welcome Card (found in the pew). If you need Sundays, 9 AM–10:15 AM in the Parish Hall assistance at any time, please ask a Deacon or staff The Reverend Katelyn Nutter Dowling will lead. member. This year’s Bible Study will focus on the parables of Jesus. •As a More Light church, we invite all persons of In addition to learning what he likely meant by them, we the LGBTQIA+ community to membership and full will explore how our individual lens affects what meaning participation in all ministries. we ascribe to the parable itself. Our study will use •Bibles and children’s worship guides are available at the supplemental readings that take the texts of the parables Sanctuary entrances. For the hearing impaired, receivers and turn them upside down, inside out, and more while are available in the Conference Room. looking at how class, race, sexual orientation, and more •Childcare for children 5 years old and younger is affect the way we read Jesus’ parables. available from 8–11:30 AM in the school building (across the garden). CONFIRMATION CLASS Confirmands will meet for their first official Spring lesson today after worship. Dialogue Diner and then will break CHURCH LIFE into our small groups to launch into our confirmation INQUIRER CLASS curriculum. As a reminder, the next dates for brunch are: March 22 following 10:30 AM Worship March 1, 8 and 15. Watch for emails about location and Friends and visitors interested in learning more about pick-up times. Confirmation Sunday is March 22, and we Westminster and our ministries are invited to attend a can’t wait to celebrate! meeting in the Case Library immediately following worship. NEW TIME FOR DIALOGUE DINER! We will share Westminster’s history, discuss current We are celebrating a new time for our traditional meal outreach and mission programs in the city and region, of fellowship on Sundays called “Dialogue Diner.” We will and answer any questions. At the conclusion of the now meet AFTER worship two Sundays per month. Today, meeting, those who so desire will be received into the join us for food and fellowship in Parish Hall, Noon until 1 membership of the church. For more information, please PM. Students grade 6–12 are welcome. contact Sawrie Becker, 884-9437, ext. 315, or [email protected]. CASE LIBRARY CONVERSATION SERIES Sundays, 9 AM–10:15 AM in the Case Library February 23 MISSION AND OUTREACH The Broadway Auditorium: Hiding in Plain Sight Presenter: Chris Hawley, Urbanist and WESTMINSTER’S ALCOHOL/OTHER DRUG EDUCATION Local History Aficionado. Can you name one building AND REFERRAL SERVICE. where Theodore Roosevelt, Eugene V. Debs, Woodrow This service provides support to assist members and friends Wilson, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Samual Gompers, with issues and questions related to abuse of alcohol or Jimmy Slattery, Joe Louis, and Jay Silverheels have all other drugs. If you or someone you love needs help, call appeared before a Buffalo public? A little-known civic for free and confidential advice. Jen Read (228.7526) landmark on Broadway takes the title. and Elizabeth Stewart (585.217.7878), Co-Chairs; Dave Carstensen (884.5403), Jane Morris (571.481.1839), Ellen March 1 Smith (431.9284), Phil Stevens (247.3824). Responding to the Climate Emergency–Suggested Spiritual Practices ENERGY Presenter: Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, theologian and climate The name ENERGY reflects what we value: Education, activist. This discussion will explore the spiritual practices Nurture, Encouragement, Readiness, and Growth for we need to build a clean, safe, healthy and viable future. Youth. The ENERGY school-year program gathers at How can the church support individuals, families, leaders, Westminster and offers a robust place for children, and communities as they become more resilient? How can whose families are refugees and recently immigrated church provide the safety and support people need to to this country, to develop English-language skills, self- make this transition? How can we respond with gratitude confidence, and cultural awareness. . Students receive a and hope as God calls our generation to devote our skills, one-on-one experience with trained volunteer tutors and assets, and time to make the changes science says we staff. If you are interested in reading with children, helping must and technology says we can? Change like this is with homework, cooking meals, or leading lessons or extraordinarily difficult to accomplish, but also absolutely activities, contact [email protected] essential.

-8- SPIRITUAL LIFE KNITTING GROUP Sundays, 9 AM–10:15 AM in the Heritage Room Our next meeting date is Tuesday, February 25, 2-4 PM. February 23 The group meets on select days throughout the year Soul Making Explorations and works on their individual projects, as well as prayer As a group, we will reflect on Tom Yorty’s article inTraffic shawls, scarves, and other handmade items for members Magazine, “Soul Making: a Memoir and Reflection.” We of the church. Contact Fran Holmes for information or will explore where we have followed “bread crumbs” in dates, [email protected] our lives and what we experienced as a result. We will also explore how to notice and respond to them, even PASSAGES: A PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS when they take us off our scheduled paths. Tuesday, March 3 Lunch, 12:30 PM • Presentation, 1:15 PM March 1 Topic: Teaching in Tanganyika Responding to the Climate Emergency–Suggested Presenter: Cornelia Dopkins Spiritual Practices Before the Peace Corps was up and running a group of Presenter: Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, theologian and climate Harvard students, interested in the African independence activist. movements, volunteered to teach in Tanganyika. It Spiritual Life will join Case Library Conversations today was the summer of 1962. Tanganyika had just become for this important and informative program. See Case independent of the UK in 1961 and had yet to annex the Library listing for program details. island of Zanzibar to become today’s Tanzania. Sign up in the Gallery Room if you will be attending lunch. March 8 Risking Reputation Presenter: Debbie Katz AROUND OUR COMMUNITY Lent is a time we can ask ourselves the following questions: “What should I have done that I did not do? What risk THEATRE OF YOUTH (TOY) stimulates the imagination, should I have taken that I was afraid to take?” Before Jesus nurtures the creative spirit, and enhances the education enters Jerusalem, he asks the crowd with his disciples in of young people by engaging them in relevant, child- Matthew 8:34, “If any want to become my followers, let centered, and professionally-produced live theatre them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow programs. me.” Using Amy-Jill Levine’s Lenten study, Entering the Three Bears Three Ways Passion of Jesus, we’ll look at the events of the last week Acting out a Story of Jesus’ life. On today’s theme, we wrestle with the story Saturdays March 14, 21, and 28 of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. 10 AM-1 PM in Parish Hall • Grades 1-3 Learn how to act out a very well-known story in a WOW LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY theatrical way. Participants learn how to animate their Monday, March 16 voices and bodies to tell the tale of The Three Bears. 1 PM–2:30 PM in the Case Library Teamwork and sequential memory skills will be challenged The Women of Westminster invite you to a Brown Bag and strengthened! Visit theatreofyouth.org for additional Lunchtime Bible study on the 3rd Monday of each month. information. This year we will explore the Horizons Bible study, Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments. PRESERVE THE PINNACLE Each lesson begins with an exploration of one of the Ten Words in its biblical context. From there, we consider a Westminster Presbyterian Church receives Sacred Sites moment from Jesus’ life that shows us how he lived out grant from the New York Landmarks Conservancy. that Word. We then consider the Word for our own lives Westminster has received a $30,000 grant from the and contexts. There will be a nominal fee for the book. Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Program. The matching grant is part of the Church’s $4.1 million Preserve the Pinnacle Capital Campaign and will help fund repair FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and restoration of the historic building’s steeple and roof. The Sacred Sites Fund has provided over $11.1 million of MEET AND MINGLE grant funding to over 800 houses of worship throughout Please join us on Sundays following 10:30 AM Worship. New York State. In addition, the Sacred Sites Program has Enjoy snacks and fellowship in the Holmes Room with provided outreach services and technical advice to over friends old and new! Sponsors, shoppers, and hosts are 1,400 individual religious institutions. As Westminster needed for Meet & Mingle in March. Meet & Mingle is a prepares to raise the additional $30,000 of matching great way to celebrate a special person or occasion. For funds needed to receive the grant award, we look forward more information please sign up in the Gallery Room or to the new momentum that this grant will create in helping contact Sawrie Becker, [email protected] the church to reach its Capital Campaign goal.

-9- TUESDAYS IN LENT: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Tuesdays, March 3 through March 31 Dinner at 6 PM • Presentation and Q&A at 6:30-7:30 PM Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options will be available.

This year’s Tuesday night Lenten Dinner series will focus on the Biblical charge we as followers of Jesus have to care for the earth. This series will follow our 2020 Vision: Climate Leap Forward on Saturday, February 29, at which national climate activist, the Rev. Dr. Jim Antal will talk about the urgency the people of God face with regard to climate change and the specific actions we can take in our congregations. This series will launch Westminster and hopefully many of us in our homes and day-to-day lives into a deeper awareness of climate change, and how we as individuals and as a church can do something about it.

March 3 Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, TBZ Mandate from the Book of Genesis to Care for Creation

March 10 Dr. David Kowalski The Uniting of Religion and Science to Combat Climate Change

March 17 Revs. Micah and Katelyn Nutter Dowling Becoming an Earth Care Congregation

March 24 Mr. Brendan Mehaffy Preparing For and Welcoming Climate Refugees to Buffalo and WNY

March 31 Revs. Micah & Katelyn Nutter Dowling Becoming Earth Care Activists in our Homes and at the Policy Table

RSVP is necessary. For reservations, visit wpcbuffalo.org/lent

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND PREACHING SCHEDULE

8:15 AM in the Holmes Chapel with Communion 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary

February 26 • Ash Wednesday • The Rev. Katelyn Nutter Dowling • Noon and 6 PM The traditional service of imposition of ashes and celebration of the Lord’s Supper will be held in the Holmes Chapel. At 6PM, the Westminster Schola will lead this service marking the beginning of the solemn season of Lent.

March 1 • The Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, Guest Preacher Psalm 24:1; II Corinthians 3:1-6; Matthew 4:1-11 Defiant Hope – Our Faithful Response to the Climate Crisis

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-10- Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory HYMN TO JOY Thomas Troeger, 1985 Ludwig van Beethoven, 1824

             1. Swift - ly pass the clouds of glo - ry, Heav - en’s voice, the daz - zling light; 2. Glimpsed and gone the rev --e la - tion, They shall gain and keep its truth, 3. Lord, trans --ﬁg ure our per - cep - tion With the pur - est light that shines,            Mo - ses and E --li jah van - ish; Christ a - lone com - mands the height! Not by build - ing on the moun - tain An - y shrine or sa - cred booth, And re - cast our life’s in - ten - tions To the shape of Your de - signs,                  Pe - ter, James, and John fall si - lent, Turn - ing from the sum - mit’s rise But by fol --lo wing the Sav - ior Through the val - ley to the cross Till we seek no oth - er glo - ry Than what lies past Cal - vary’s hill               Down - ward toward the shad - owed val - ley Where their Lord has ﬁxed His eye. And by test - ing faith’s re - sil - ience Through be --tray al, pain, and loss. And our liv - ing and our dy - ing And our ris - ing by Your will.

-11- 2020 Vision: Climate Leap Forward A Forum to Meet the Climate Crisis

Saturday, February 29 • 9 AM - 3 PM Westminster Presbyterian Church • Buffalo Cost: $10 • Students: $5 • Lunch provided The Bible calls communities and nations to preserve the earth. A leading voice for climate responsibility, The Rev. Dr. JimSpace Antal, willis limited;share models please for activism register in the online church across at wpcbuffalo.org/climate the nation and explore with us the climate challenges to Western New York. We will discern how God calls us to collective action and send participants back to their congregations to encourage commitment and action to climate justice. Agenda: Space is limited; please register online at wpcbuffalo.org/climate Keynote and Questions with Rev. Dr. Jim Antal Breakout GroupAgenda: Discussions Keynote and Questions with Rev. Dr. Jim Antal GroupBreakout Reports Group Discussions to Plenary Rev. Dr. Antal’sGroup Reports Response to Plenary and Charge Rev. Dr.Concluding Antal’s Response Worship and Charge Concluding Worship

Clergy Session and Breakout Groups and Facilitators Include: Clergy Session Youthand BreakoutStrike – Rev. MicahGroups Nutter and Dowling Facilitators Include: Creation JusticeYouth for Congregations Strike – Rev. – Roger Micah Cook Nutter & Rev. KatelynDowling Nutter Dowling Creation JusticeEco-Justice for Congregations on West and East – Roger Sides of Cook Buffalo & – JoshuaRev. Katelyn Wallace Nutter Dowling Our Sacred Waters – Lynda Schneekloth Eco-Justice onRenewable West and Energy East (Wind/Solar) Sides of – BuffaloBob Ciesielski – Joshua Wallace WNYOur as aSacred Region for Waters Climate –Refugees Lynda –Schneekloth Brendan Mehaffy Climate Disaster Relief Responsibility – Rev. Amos Acree Is ClimateRenewable Change EnergyReal: What (Wind/Solar) Scientists Tell Us – – BobDave Kowalski,Ciesielski PhD WNY as a Region for Climate Refugees – Brendan Mehaffy The Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, Climateauthor of the Disaster acclaimed Relief book, ClimateResponsibility Church, Climate – Rev. World, Amos is immediate Acree past President of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church Christ and a long-time activist, speaker, author. Is Climate Change Real: What Scientists Tell Us – Dave Kowalski, PhD This conference is made possible in part by a grant from the Lilly Endowment.

The Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, authorWESTMINSTER of the acclaimed PRESBYTERIAN book, CHURCH Climate Church, Climate World, is immediate724 DELAWARE past President AVENUE of • BUFFALO, the Massachusetts NEW YORK 14209 Conference • 716.884.9437 of the• WPCBUFFA United LO.ORGChurch Christ and a long-time activist, speaker, author.

This conference is made possible in part by a grant from the Lilly Endowment.

-12- Worship in the Holmes Chapel • 8:15 AM The gathering is an opportunity for worshippers to greet one another and to share prayer concerns. An offering plate has been placed on the Communion Table to receive your gifts.

Chiming of the Trinity The sounding of the chimes, invoking Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit, is an invitation to prepare for worship through a time of silent reflection. Please be respectful of those who are praying.

Opening Voluntary It is the tradition of this congregation to remain silent during the Opening Voluntary as we collectively prepare for worship.

Welcome and Announcements Dr. Yorty

Call to Worship The people stand and remain standing for the hymn that follows. Hymn may be found on page 11.

Opening Hymn Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory Hymn to Joy

Prayer of Confession Glorious God, you are all wisdom And a lamp to our feet, Yet we fail to listen to you And neglect to follow your guidance. Forgive us, heal us, and lead us on, That we may walk in your ways And be happy in your refuge; In Jesus our Christ we pray. Amen. Time for silent prayer.

Kyrie The people sing, Thomas Pavlechko (b. 1961)

Assurance of Pardon

Response The people stand to sing.

-13- Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Please share the peace of Christ with your neighbors. Prayer for Illumination Scripture Lesson Psalm 2:6-13

Gospel Lesson The people stand. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Meditation Magnificat Faith: Holy Laughter

Prayers of the People Concluding with the Lord’s Prayer

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper We will distribute the elements of communion today by intinction – simply take the bread and dip it in the cup. It is appropriate to say “Amen” or “Thanks be to God” when receiving the bread and the cup as they are gifts of God for the people of God. All of the bread distributed is gluten free. Please take the center aisle to the communion station, receive the elements, and return to your seat by a side aisle. If you are unable to receive the elements by coming forward to the elders, please raise your hand for the roving elder to come to your pew to serve the bread and wine.

Sending Hymn, No. 462 The people stand to sing. Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Ratisbon

Benediction

Worship Leaders The Reverend Dr. Thomas H. Yorty, Pastor The Reverend Katelyn Nutter Dowling, Associate Pastor for Christian Education Garrett F. Martin, Organist and Director of Music Ministries

-14- Westminster Presbyterian Church The Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Yorty, Pastor [email protected], ext. 313

The Rev. Katelyn Nutter Dowling Associate Pastor for Christian Education [email protected], ext. 311

The Rev. Beth Hennessy, Pastoral Care Associate [email protected], 716.697.0919

Garrett F. Martin, Organist and Director of Music Ministries [email protected], ext. 318

Jamie Adamczyk, Administrative Assistant [email protected]. ext. 326

Sawrie Becker, Director of Development [email protected], ext. 315

Matthew Marco Assistant to the Pastor and to the Director of Music [email protected], ext. 306

Lindsay McGuire, Human Resources [email protected], ext. 359

Lenore Neiler, Graphic Designer [email protected], ext 302

The Rev. Micah Nutter Dowling Director of Youth Ministries [email protected], ext. 310

Kathryn Wilde, Director of Finance [email protected], ext. 305

Westminster Early Childhood Programs Dr. Cindy Lynn-Garbe, Director [email protected], ext. 328

Todd Bothwell, Associate Director of Admissions [email protected], ext. 330

Jessica Mitrovits, Development Associate [email protected], ext. 332

Heather Abbott, Administrative Assistants [email protected], ext. 300

Facilities Aaron Vivian, Facilities Supervisor [email protected], ext. 319, 716.504.7308

Jeff Kaczmarek, Maintenance ext. 319, 716.345.8013

Austin Becker, Maintenance 716.479.0668

Luigi Sylejmani, Maintenance 716.472.5477

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